The annual LOWVELO fundraising ride returned to the Isle of Palms on Saturday, Nov. 2, raising funds for lifesaving cancer research at the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston.
On the island, cyclists of all skill levels had the option of participating in a 10- or 20-mile ride or taking stationary cycling classes. Additional rides took place simultaneously in downtown Charleston. Well over 1,000 cyclists participated in this year’s event.
One hundred percent of every participant-raised dollar from the event will go directly to cancer research. Over the past five years, LOWVELO—which combines “Lowcountry” and “velo,” the French word for “bike”—has raised a combined $2.3 million for the Hollings Cancer Center. The funds support a variety of cancer research projects as well as fellowships and scholarships to help train the next generation of cancer researchers.
